Why You Feel Guilty for Leaving Someone Who Hurt You
- Michael Capleone, Sr.
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
You walked away from someone who damaged your self-worth, drained your energy, and manipulated your kindness—so why do you still feel guilty?
The answer is trauma bonding. When love and pain are tangled together, walking away feels like betrayal, not survival. That guilt is a symptom of what you endured—not a sign you made the wrong choice.
Many people in toxic or narcissistic relationships are gaslit into believing everything is their fault. You were probably told you were the reason for the chaos—and now that you’re gone, that false responsibility still lingers.
If you’re co-parenting with a toxic ex, this guilt can intensify. But staying in an unhealthy dynamic isn’t noble—it’s destructive. Your mental health matters.
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